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From: Margo.Downey@f60.n382.z1.fidonet.org (Margo Downey)
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Subject: Re: Public Relations
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Date: 13 May 91 21:06:49 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hi, Nancy.  am replying to two of your messages at the same time.

You talked about the chase around the parking lot at the restaurant and how
some folks were offended.  Many folks seem to think we live in a different
world--that the blind live in a different world--and some people treat us as
thought we live in a different world and must be treated accordingly.  The
same responses or actions that we and friends might have don't "look" the same
to someone else--because, probably, that person feels insecure and
uncomfortable.  I am very glad that your friend set those two folks straight
on the matter.  However, I do wish they would have talked with you.  It seems
that folks are afriad to talk to us about things.  But, then, that's aproblem
with society in general--people are afraid to talk with people about
beyond-the-surface stuff.

And, you said that you shouldn't have to be angelic because you're blind--I
agree with you--I'm certainly not.  However, I do think that everybody--not
just blind folks--ought to work on carrying ourselves with more joy and humor
and smiles.  And, Nancy, that's not always easy--I can't do that all the time,
either.

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